Tag Archives: NaNoWriMo

Wednesday Words: Write It Up

Posted on November 6, 2019 by Silver James

It’s November. For writers, that means National Novel Writing Month. This is my 14th year. I’ve finished my 50k words 13 times, and all but a couple of those books have been published. And considering the pit of writer’s lethargy … Continue reading →

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Monday of the Week of Mondays

Posted on November 14, 2016 by Silver James

What a crazy week. That’s all I’m going to say about it. I really want to say a lot but this is one of those times when discretion is the better part of ranting. And my week is stacking up … Continue reading →

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Monday Equals NaNo Brain

Posted on November 24, 2014 by Silver James

Shush! NaNo Brain is too a thing! Just ask anyone who’s taken part. I was ahead on my word count over the weekend. MOON SHOT is basically written. It needs a lot of hard editing and probably some chapter rearranging. … Continue reading →

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Every Monday Should be a Snow Day

Posted on November 17, 2014 by Silver James

Right? I mean how cool would that be? We’d have the whole day off to drink hot coco or bundle up and go build snowmen. Or…something. Yes, we had our first snow of the year yesterday. It was pretty, as … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats – Slow Cook Mexican Lasagna

Posted on November 4, 2014 by Silver James

This is really healthy. No. Really. It’s a bit of a pain to set up but then you forget about it until dinner time–which means most of the day to get your NaNoWriMo word count done. 😉 Slow Cook Mexican … Continue reading →

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First Monday of NaNo

Posted on November 3, 2014 by Silver James

Yes. It is that crazy time of year when writers and would-be novelists all go a little bit crazy. I’m behind. For the first time ever. But that’s okay. I fully intend to catch up but expanding my daily word … Continue reading →

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Thursday’s Thoughts – Imagining the Muse

Posted on November 21, 2013 by Silver James

Today’s post is all about the Muse. And what s/he represents. Imagination. As you all know, my Muse is named Iffy. I picture her as a pouty child with very large scissors. Why is she a child? Because children’s imaginations … Continue reading →

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The NaNoWriMo From Hell

Posted on November 15, 2013 by Silver James

I’ve mentioned before how competitive I am, right? Well, I am. Not quite obsessively so but…well…pretty darn close if I’d be honest. I was first introduced to the cray-cray that is National Novel Writing Month in 2006. I’d discovered a … Continue reading →

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Coffee and Conversation

Posted on November 2, 2013 by Silver James

I’m visiting with Cara Michaels at her DEFIANTLY LITERATE BLOG today. We’re talking about things that go bump in the night, some of the haunted houses where I’ve lived, and get a little metaphysical. Grab a cup of coffee and … Continue reading →

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